Eastern Ontario County, Ontario · Water Quality Report Card
Water'S Edge Lake
Water'S Edge Lake in Eastern Ontario, Ontario received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 1.2 m visibility. Phosphorus: 36 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.2 m
- Type
- Eutrophic
Water'S Edge Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Eastern Ontario County, Ontario. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Eastern Ontario County, Water'S Edge Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ontario MECP, last sampled 2025-10-03. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 3.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 36 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.2 m | D |
| Phosphorus | 36 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 5 lakes in Eastern Ontario
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Water'S Edge Lake holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BGreely LakesEastern Ontario · 2.1 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BLac Deschenes LakeEastern Ontario · 17.3 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Water'S Edge Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion
Most recent sample: 2025-10-03
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